4KSB5SSOB KitchenAid Blender - Instructions
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- Customer:
- sylvia from Austin, TX
- Parts Used:
- WP9704230
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Pliers
coupling on blender base had chipped and needed replacing
I inserted a metal rod in the bottom of the base while I held it sideways to keep the motor from turning and I used pliers to twist the coupling off counterclockwise.
I thought at first I was doing it wrong because it wouldn't nudge so I left it alone. I then read the repair stories again and went back to it and it right came off. I guess there was a lot of gunk holding it tight.
Of course when the new one came days later it was easy to twist it on. Thank you for all of your stories. They were very informative and encouraging. Without them I'm not sure if I would have attempted it myself.
I thought at first I was doing it wrong because it wouldn't nudge so I left it alone. I then read the repair stories again and went back to it and it right came off. I guess there was a lot of gunk holding it tight.
Of course when the new one came days later it was easy to twist it on. Thank you for all of your stories. They were very informative and encouraging. Without them I'm not sure if I would have attempted it myself.
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- Customer:
- DENISE from DEDHAM, MA
- Parts Used:
- WP9704230
- Difficulty Level:
- A Bit Difficult
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Propeller - Coupler - changed
Following the instructions which was quite clear.
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- Customer:
- Jon from WILLOWICK, OH
- Parts Used:
- WP9704230
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
No proplem
Went easy
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- Customer:
- Mike from SPOTSYLVANIA, VA
- Parts Used:
- WP9704230
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Pliers, Screw drivers
replace rubber drive gear
Part is left hand thread. Use screwdriver to lock motor fins and twist off part.
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- Customer:
- Ronald from Levittown, PA
- Parts Used:
- WP9704230
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Teeth broke off o the drive coupling
Pried the old coupling off and unscrewed the metal piece remaining then screwed the new coupling on.
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- Customer:
- Alfaridys from Pt St Lucie, FL
- Parts Used:
- WP9704230
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Pliers
coupling on blender dry rotted
simply hold the axel with the wire stripper to prevent from rotating. Using the pliers firmly turn old coupling counterclockwise until loose. Once this coupling is totally off you are ready to screw on the new one. Very simple. The most difficult part was finding a tool slim enough to fit between old coupling and base to hold axel from spinning. I ordered part on sunday and received it on tuesday. It spared me from throwing away a $120.00 dollar kitchenaide blender.
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- Customer:
- Maureen from New Orleans, LA
- Parts Used:
- WP9704230
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Difficult
- Total Repair Time:
- 1- 2 hours
- Tools:
- Pliers, Screw drivers
The original drive coupling totally broke off in pieces.
Went to several online blog sites. Repair of the Kitchenaid blender is a hot topic. Could not repair it the way the instructions indicated. One person used a hammer and that did the trick! Who would have thought to use a hammer?!
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- Customer:
- jacquelyn from Lakeville, MN
- Parts Used:
- WP9704230
- Difficulty Level:
- A Bit Difficult
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Pliers, Screw drivers
repair broken teeth on blender.
I first tried to do the repair just like the directions ,trying to force off the wheel. Then I tried doing it the way the readers here did with a tthin pliers and was not sucessfull. I then took it to a hardware store and ask about a certain pliers,they did not have it. The older man at the register took two screwdrivers from the jar next to him took my blender and pried on either side and popped off the wheel just like the original directions said. It was then easy to put the new one on.
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- Customer:
- Anthony from Conroe, TX
- Parts Used:
- WP9704230
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
i should have read the instructions first,but getting instructions witha purchased part was a total surprise .very simplt with the instructions.i am letting all my friends in on this great company.saved me 100 dallars. tony
Being an aircraft mechanic for years I pride my self on being able to fix anything that my wife buys. So I tried to replace the drive gear for her kitchen aid blender without reading the instructions, much easier to read.
Thanks,
Thanks,
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- Customer:
- Eileen from Auburn, NY
- Parts Used:
- WP9704230
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
The rubber of the coupling had deteriored and started crumbling until it no longer blended.
My husband lifted off the old piece with some difficulty and then just screwed it back on. We were really glad to have our blended back as good as new for under 20$!
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- Customer:
- prasad from cave junction, OR
- Parts Used:
- WP9704230
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
worn drive coupling
Pry off the old, clean up drive threads, thread on the new one. easy as pie
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- Customer:
- Suresh from Louisville, KY
- Parts Used:
- WP9704230
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
drive coupling broke
simple clear instructions to follow
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- Customer:
- Maryann from Pawtucket, RI
- Parts Used:
- WP9704230
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
So Easy
The coupling split apart on my Kitchenaid Blender. I ordered the coupling part and "Bingo", I was back in business. It took no time at all and one screwdriver. I saved penty of money by not having to buy a new appliance.
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- Customer:
- Jerome from Salem, MA
- Parts Used:
- WP9704230
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
The coupling teeth on the blender broke off when it wasn't seated properly
After reading repair stories on this site, I used wire splicers that just fit between the coupling and housing to hold the shaft while I used pliers to remove the broken coupling. I then hand tightened the new one . It works fine now.
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- Customer:
- Lisa from Poway, CA
- Parts Used:
- WP9704230
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
The rubber coupling that spins the blender dessinagrated
Popped off the old one and popped on the new one. It took no more then 30 seconds and the blender is like new again.
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